Motilal Oswal MCX Commodity Advisory | Gold, Silver & Crude Strategy

Professional MCX Contracts

Optimized lot sizes for retail & institutional portfolios.

Bullion Micro

Silver Micro

SymbolSILVERMIC

Contract Size1 KG

Margin Req.~₹12,000

Value of 1 Tick₹1.00

Energy Volatility

Crude Oil

SymbolCRUDEOIL

Contract Size100 Barrels

Margin Req.~₹1,80,000

Value of 1 Tick₹100.00

Precision Bullion

Gold Mini

SymbolGOLDM

Contract Size100 Grams

Margin Req.~₹65,000

Value of 1 Tick₹10.00

The Institutional Advantage

Motilal Oswal isn't just a broker; it's an ecosystem designed for winning traders.

Zero Fresh Cash

Pledge your existing stocks/MFs to trade MCX without adding extra capital.

Ultra-Fast Terminal

Access Desktop Terminal and Mobile Rise App for millisecond execution.

Advanced Algorithmic Support

Leverage quant-based strategy builders and automated indicator-based trading.

Research Premium

Institutional Daily Pivot Sheets

EIA & USDA Inventory Live Coverage

Direct Access to Advisory Desk

Custom Option Strategy Builder

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The 3 Pillars of MCX Success

Position Sizing

Commodities are leveraged. We help you calculate exactly how many lots to trade based on your risk appetite.

Session Awareness

Trading low-volume morning sessions is risky. We focus your energy on high-liquidity evening windows.

Correlation Trading

Gold doesn't move alone. We teach you to watch the US 10-year Yields and DXY (Dollar Index) to predict trends.

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Sample Signal

"CRUDE OIL BUY SIGNAL @ 6150
TARGET: 6240 / 6300
STOP LOSS: 6090
NOTE: EIA Data bullish, Momentum RSI crossing 60."

Common Queries

Expert answers to the most frequent questions about MCX trading with Motilal Oswal.

How is the taxation handled for Commodity trading?

Commodity trading is considered **Non-Speculative Business Income**. You can offset your trading losses against other business income or carry them forward for up to 8 years. Tax is applicable as per your individual tax slab. We provide a detailed Tax P&L statement to simplify your filings.

What is "Margin Pledging" and how can I benefit?

If you have long-term stocks or Mutual Funds in your Demat account, you can "Pledge" them to Motilal Oswal. We will give you a **Collateral Margin** (after a small haircut). You can use this margin to trade MCX without selling your investments. This lets your money work twice!

What are the "Compulsory Delivery" risks in Gold/Silver?

Most Bullion contracts on MCX enter a "Tender Period" 5 days before expiry. If you hold a position during this time, you may be forced to take or give physical delivery. **Don't worry—our desk system alerts you** to square off or roll over your position well in advance to avoid this.

Why does Crude Oil price gap up/down occasionally?

Crude Oil is a global commodity. Since the MCX market closes at 11:30 PM (or 11:55 PM) and opens at 9:00 AM, any significant news in the US or Middle East that happens overnight will cause a "Gap" opening on MCX. We advise using **Hedged Strategies** for overnight positions.

What are the transaction charges (Brokerage) for MCX?

Charges include Brokerage, Exchange Transaction Charges (MCX), STT (Securities Transaction Tax), GST, and SEBI Fees. Through our partner link, we offer **competitive institutional rates** tailored for high-volume traders. Open an account to get a personalized quote.

Can I trade Commodity Options?

Yes! Options on Gold, Silver, and Crude Oil are highly popular on MCX. They allow you to trade with much lower capital (only the option premium). We provide specialized **Option Greeks and Greeks-based research** for these contracts.

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